BEE Waiver for Starlink Reignites Debate on South Africa’s Economic Transformation
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to exempt Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, ...
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Shelter Afrique Bank Names New Board Leadership
Shelter Afrique Development Bank has announced the appointment of Mr Lionel Zinsou as Chairman of its ...
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Namibia’s New Report Reveals Deepening Skills Shortages
Namibia is facing a critical imbalance between the supply and demand of skills across key sectors ...
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Absa and HEINEKEN Launch R1.2 Billion Facility to Support Black-Owned Enterprises in South Africa
Absa and HEINEKEN Beverages have jointly unveiled a R1.2 billion enterprise finance initiative aimed at supporting ...
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Africa’s G20 Moment: Why Business Must Play Its Part
The G20’s South African presidency marks a pivotal moment for Africa to shape the global agenda. ...
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Black Empowerment Cannot Be Dismissed: The Case for Reform, Not Retreat
In recent weeks, commentary critiquing South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) framework has re-emerged with renewed ...
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AfCFTA and Google Launch Pan-African Initiative to Equip 7,500 SMEs with Digital and AI Skills
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, in partnership with Google, has launched a strategic initiative ...
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South Africa Poised to Host Historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg
With global attention turning toward Johannesburg, South Africa is entering the final stages of preparation for ...
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OP-ED | Unleashing Africa’s Invisible Rock: Why Women Farmers Hold the Key to Food Security
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women have long been the bedrock of families and communities - female warriors ...
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Botswana Charts Course for Economic Transformation with New National Development Plan
Botswana has formally adopted its Twelfth National Development Plan (NDP 12), a five-year economic and social ...
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